Area & Perimeter of Composite Figures

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Perimeter = 2(length + width)

Front

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width

Front

What is a composite figure?

Back

A composite figure is a shape made up of two or more simple shapes.

Front

How do you find the perimeter of a composite figure?

Back

Add the lengths of all the outer sides.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 10 m and a width of 5 m, what is its area?

Back

Area = 10 m × 5 m = 50 m²

Front

What is the difference between area and perimeter?

Back

Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around it.

Front

How do you find the area of a composite figure?

Back

Calculate the area of each simple shape and then sum them up.

Front

What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 4 cm?

Back

Perimeter = 4 × 4 cm = 16 cm

Front

If a triangle has a base of 6 cm and a height of 4 cm, what is its area?

Back

Area = 1/2 × 6 cm × 4 cm = 12 cm²